Some upcoming AFTERSHOCK titles worth a pre-order

EDITOR’S NOTE: As Aftershock Comics heads into their third year of publishing, it’s good to stay aware of what they are publishing. Unfortunately, not all of their titles find their way onto comic shop shelves. Savvy readers understand that and pre-order.  Here’s a couple worth your consideration.  The anthology is a little pricey, but it’s a premium package. Once I saw the line up of creators, I decided it was worth a chance and pre-ordered my copy.  See below . . . .

Top talent. Sophisticated stories. One collection.

JAN181139 SHOCK / Hardcover Anthology  $34.99 / 160 pages / Color writer: Various  artist: Various  AfterShock Comics continues to push boundaries by presenting its very first anthology collection featuring a slew of today’s top writers and artists. Presented in the European Album format (same as the ANIMOSITY: THE RISE hardcover), this handsome hardcover features the creative talents of Brian Azzarello, Marguerite Bennett, Cullen Bunn, Mike Carey, Andy Clarke, Sarah Delane, Aaron Douglas, Joe Eisma, Toni Fejzula, Francesco Francavilla, Neil Gaiman, Michael Gaydos, Marc Guggenheim, Phil Hester, Paul Jenkins, Szymon Kudranski, Laci, Leila Leiz, Travis Moore, Joe Pruett, Cliff Richards, Andrew Robinson, Hoyt Silva, Will Sliney, Jim Starlin, Richard Starkings, Brian Stelfreeze, Dalibor Taajic, Frank Tieri, Charles Vess, Bill Willingham, Michael Zulli and more! Cover art by John Cassaday! From the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated editor of the classic Negative Burn anthology series. What happens when the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of teen heartache?  JAN181140 - COVER A JAN181141 - COVER B   BETROTHED #1  $3.99 / 32 pages / Color writer: Sean Lewis  artist: Steve Uy  letterer: Simon Bowland  cover A: Steve Uy  cover B: Juan Doe All-new series!  Welcome to the World of Betrothed! Kieron and Tamara are both seniors at the same high school. They've never paid much attention to each other, even though they are the only kids at school who are orphans. On the eve of their eighteenth birthdays, they discover a lifelong secret: in a dimension far away, they are each the leader of an army that is at war with one another...and what’s more, when they turn eighteen, they’re to be Betrothed or Fight to the Death!  From writer Sean Lewis (The Few) and artist Steve Uy (Uncanny X-Men, Avengers Initiative, Grumpy Cat) comes a sci-fi series, with a fun mix of Archie and Saga, that HAD to be told at AfterShock! An Arthurian Nightmare where everything you know about King Arthur is about to change. JAN181151 UNHOLY GRAIL VOL 1   $14.99 / 120 pages / Color writer: Cullen Bunn  artist: Mirko Colak  color: Maria Santaolalla  letterer: Simon Bowland  cover: Mirko Colak & Maria Santaolalla Collecting all five issues of this hit AfterShock series!  Arthur Pendragon was the king of all Britain. His story is legendary. Merlin. The Lady of the Lake. Excalibur. Camelot. The Knights of the Round Table. But these stories are bright lies painted over the truth. Here is presented the gospel of Arthur's bloody rise to power and his unholy reign. The legend of King Arthur is not the stuff of legends, but the fuel of nightmares.  As Arthur descends into darkness, is there any lingering hope that he still might do something good?  From writer Cullen Bunn (Uncanny X-Men, Deadpool) and artist Mirko Colak (Punisher) comes a Lovecraftian take on the Arthurian legend that HAD to be told at AfterShock!  “Holy cow is UNHOLY GRAIL awesome! The familiar Arthurian tale is twisted into blasphemous delights with beautiful art that hides no horrors. Successful in every possible way. Highest possible recommendation.“ - Patrick Hayes of scifipulse.net